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Patricia DiMartinis (nee Angelastro), on July 29, 2016, of Glendora; formerly of Mt. Ephraim. Age 74. Beloved mother of Nicholas DiMartinis (Andrea), Patricia DiMartinis, and Christopher DiMartinis (Jamie). Loving grandmother of Brianna, Christopher, Alexis, Angelina, and Anthony. Dear sister of Robert Angelastro (Kathy) and Debra Angelastro. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Patricia retired from Salon Escada in Marlton. She was also an active parishioner with St. Rita Parish in Bellmawr and Sacred Heart Church in Camden. There will be a viewing from 8:15 to 10:15am Wednesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am Holy Child Parish,... Read more →

Lawrence J. Schmidt, on July 30, 2016, of Bellmawr, formerly of Audubon. Age 87. Beloved husband of Dolores of 56 years. Loving father of Elaine(William) Martorano and Gary (Sharon). Caring grandfather of Billy, Angela, Melissa, and Matthew. Brother of Catherine, the lates Malene, Marie, Barbara, Joan, John, Charles, and Robert. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Lawrence proudly served in the United States Army in the Korean War. There will be a viewing from 8:15 to 10:15am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral mass 11am at Saint Joachim Parish, Mary, Mother of the Church 20 Braisington Ave,... Read more →

Carl Mark Heimerl age 63, of Mantua Township "Sewell" passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at home. Born in Audubon, he was a son of Joseph Heimerl and Annie (nee Teears). Carl was a graduate of Gloucester City High School Class of 1972, and retired from the Philadelphia Carpenters Union Local 1050 & Drywall Finishers Union Local 1955. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, music and was a practical joker. Most of all he loved his family and adored his granddaughter. He is survived by his wife Marilyn (nee Campise), his children: Craig Heimerl, Keith Heimerl, Julia Heimerl & fiance... Read more →

Weasel Zippers | Scouring the bowels of the internet | This is typical Clinton. No, he didn’t say any such thing, his evidence showed repeatedly that she was lying about the email. What he did say was he had no reason to believe that she wasn’t truthful in the 3 hour interview his people had with her. (photo Fox News) Via Daily Caller: Hillary Clinton on Sunday insisted that FBI Director James Comey said that her answers to the American public regarding her handling of emails containing classified information were truthful, but this was disputed by host Chris Wallace. “The... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA -- Atlantic City is finally set to receive a long-awaited loan from the state to stay afloat as it searches for ways to fix its finances, once again staving off the threat of bankruptcy and ending yet another spat with Gov. Chris Christie. The terms, though, are steep: If the struggling Jersey Shore gambling town… Read more →

Related: Mega Bucks for Camden Related: A Giant Black Hole for Taxpayers Bucks PHILADELPHIA -- The city of Camden will get $16.2 million in federal funds to rebuild a network of streets north of the Ben Franklin Bridge in an attempt to enhance economic development in the area. The money will support city and state efforts to redevelop the Camden waterfront. The White House announced the grant Friday under… Read more →

Austin Darrow | CNBNewsnet The final piece of the Mt. Rushmore of Philly Sports Icons is here. Allen Iverson, Brian Dawkins and Harry Kalas are already there and now it’s time to reveal the final piece. Jimmy Rollins, “J-Roll” A second round pick in the 1996 MLB Draft, Rollins was a born franchise player. Rollins was in the Minor Leagues till 2001 and the Phillies were in desperate need of him. The 2000 Phillies season was disastrous, 65-97 and dead last in the NL East. Than a ray of sun shined through the clouds and Rollins was called up the... Read more →

Joseph A. Berkley August 06, 1995 - July 26, 2016 Joseph A. Berkley, suddenly, on July 26, 2016, of Runnemede, formerly of Glendora. Age 20. Beloved son of Joseph Berkley and Shellee Trupo (nee Kahana) and her husband Bruce. Loving brother of Gabriella Trupo and Bruce Trupo, Jr. Dear grandson of Robert and Jeanne Kahana and the late Anthony and Maryanne Berkley. Godson of Carol Yauger and the late Kenneth Berkley. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Joe was an avid sports fan and played many sports when he was younger. He played football for Gloucester Twp. Stallions,... Read more →

July 29, 2016 Weekly Wastebasket Volume: XXI No. 30 Fun in the sun may be costing you more than you think. A sobering fact: If you go to a beach along the East or Gulf Coasts this summer, chances are you’ll have paid for some of that sand on which you lay your blanket. Many beaches have not been sculpted for free by Mother Nature but constructed with tax dollars by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In reality, the forces of the ocean overpower those of man and in most cases that sand – and dollars – washes out... Read more →

Political hangover: Conventions are over, bill goes to taxpayers By M.D. Kittle | Pennsylvania Watchdog PHILADELPHIA – The major parties’ political pep rallies may be over, but the costs live on for American taxpayers. While the 113th Congress in 2014 eliminated the 40-year-old Presidential Election Campaign Fund – and the $18-plus million that went to each party committee for its convention, the 114th Congress passed a law giving a combined $100 million – $50 million to each committee – to cover security costs. Undisclosed is the money the Secret Service spends to protect the nominees and their families and President... Read more →

West Loockerman Street in downtown Dover, Delaware (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Applicants must be members of the military, veterans or family members DOVER DELAWARE (July 29, 2016) – DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation announced today that applications are now being accepted for the 2016/2017 Veterans Conservation Corps – an AmeriCorps National Service program. This year, the program has been awarded an increase in funding, from five member positions last year to 15 member positions this year. Under the program, members commit to a year of service in Delaware’s 16 state parks, and receive a bi-weekly stipend, health insurance, child care... Read more →

July 25, 2016 AMES, Iowa – David Andersen, an assistant professor of political science at Iowa State University, says the presidential election is Hillary Clinton’s to lose. Clinton will officially become the nominee this week at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Andersen says his Top 5 strategies for Hillary Clinton are not nearly as critical as the Top 5 recommendations he outlined last week for Donald Trump. 1. Increase favorability: Watch the accompanying video to see why Andersen says Clinton must get people to like her and why that will be no small feat. 2. Run a positive campaign:... Read more →

By M.D. Kittle | PENNSYLVANIA WATCHDOG PHILADELPHIA – Big Labor may be a diminishing presence in the American workforce, but it remains a powerful force in the Democratic Party. That union political muscle was on full display Monday at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Names like Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Richard Trumka, head of the AFL-CIO. And Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. These union chieftans are on hand at this week’s convention to make sure they are getting what they are paying for. “Get on your... Read more →

Vol. 3 No. 6 (July 31, 2016) Editor's Note: Each Sunday morning we will post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe, age 15. Dave has been drawing since he was 5 years old, he knew he wanted to be a cartoonist at the age of 8. He’s been distributing his comics in school since 3rd grade. (click image to enlarge) Related articles CNB Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNB Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Homegrown terror cell Garth - 29th June 2016 CNB Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe Read more →

Related: Mega Bucks for Camden Related: A Giant Black Hole for Taxpayers Bucks By Brenda Flanagan Correspondent As well-heeled delegates and guests lined up for the DNC concert “Camden Rising” headlining Lady Gaga at the waterfront BB&T Pavilion, Jose Leon burned branches in his backyard across town and talked about Camden’s rising murder rate. “People popping up dead out of nowhere,” he said. Leon recalled the lurid aftermath of Camden’s first murder this year: 13-year-old Nate Plummer Jr. shot multiple times in the back with a .38 caliber revolver on Line Street. “It was horrible because first expression was he’s... Read more →

Catherine E. Laneader (nee Weeks), on July 28, 2016, of Audubon Park. Age 84. Beloved wife of the late Raymond E. Laneader. Devoted mother of Rosie Laneader, Raymond Laneader Jr. (Dorothy), Alice Lorenzo (Ron), and Cheryl Laneader. Loving Mommom of Erin Albert (Justin), Jessie Crinite (Joseph), Alex Laneader, and Evan Laneader and great grandmother of Mark & Nicholas Crinite. Dear sister of Christina Bardascino (Joseph) and Robert Weeks. Also survived and loved by many nieces, nephews, and extended family. There will be a visitation from 10am to 11:30am Tuesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial service 11:30am at the... Read more →

(Photo credit: Wikipedia) James E. Quinlan Jr., on July 27, 2016, of Bellmawr. Age 56. Beloved son of Margaret (nee Holwell) and the late James Quinlan Sr. Devoted brother of Theresa Zimmerman (John), Daniel (Donna), Colleen Foster (Bill), and Dana (Tony Smith). Dear uncle of ten and great uncle of ten. Loving best friend of Josie. Jimmy was not just a son, brother, uncle and friend to his family but, a protector, a comedian, a guide and an "I always got your back" kinda guy. He was an avid college football fan. If he wasn't sitting in his favorite chair... Read more →

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. JULY 28,2016--Police Officer JD DeGuzman, age 46 was shot and killed as he and his partner conducted a stop near the intersection of Acacia Grove Way and 38th Street at approximately 11:00 pm. While making contact with the subjects, both officers were shot in the upper body. Responding backup officers transported Officer DeGuzman to a nearby hospital in a patrol car, but he succumbed to his wounds a short time later. His partner was also transported to a local hospital in serious condition. One subject was arrested a short time later. A second subject fled to a... Read more →

N.J. Sierra Club The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued their Administrative Order to implement their Flood Hazard Rules with some of the changes from the Concurrent Rule. The DEP has already signed their hazardous Flood Hazard Rules into effect, allowing developers to gain permits under these weak rules that will be active even if we can get better rules in the future. Even with this Administrative Order, the Flood Hazard Rules will still increase pollution and flooding in New Jersey. “The Senate has sold out our clean water to the Christie Administration by supporting this Administrative Order. This was... Read more →

Norcross is a multimillionaire businessman who serves as executive chairman at Conner Strong & Buckelew, one of the nation's premiere insurance, risk management and employee benefits consulting firms as well as chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Cooper Health System and Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ. He also helped to open MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, one of the top cancer treatment hospitals in the country. "A lot of great thing are happening in Camden. The city has been the most violent and the most poor in the country but in the last several years as... Read more →

Washington Township, NJ, July 29, 2016 – Police officers from seven South Jersey municipalities were invited to an Appreciation Breakfast at Kennedy University Hospital in Washington Township, NJ, on July 29th. The two-hour event was a way for hospital staff to personally thank area police officers for their hard work and dedication in serving the community and Kennedy. Shown here at the Appreciation Breakfast are several officers from the Washington Township Police Department, along with various Kennedy staff members. Standing, from left: Washington Township Clinical Director of Emergency Services Patricia Madden; police Capt. Rob Sims; police Capt. Rob Borkowski; police... Read more →

photos provided/press release English Labrador Retrievers Wally and Giovanni (Gio) are the newest members of the FBI's Victim Assistance Rapid Deployment Team. After the mass terrorist shooting in San Bernardino, California, the FBI’s Victim Assistance Rapid Deployment Team was among the first to respond. The multidisciplinary group consisted of victim specialists, analysts, and special agents all trained in responding to mass casualty events. While in San Bernardino, they connected grieving victims and their families to a variety of support services during the course of the investigation. But when it came to providing relief and comfort, the team relied on two... Read more →

Polar Bear at the Philadelphia Zoo. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Zoo’s STEM-based Program Supports Science Curriculum and Biome Studies in The Academy’s Lower Division July 29, 2016 -- Yardley, PA -- Visitors from the Philadelphia Zoo awed Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade students on site at Grey Nun Academy during the school’s end-of-year STEM event. Specimens from each of the four levels of the tropical rainforest biome were present, including giant insects living underground to vibrant-colored tropical birds that soar high above. Two ambassadors from the Philadelphia Zoo on Wheels education program introduced the young learners to a variety of living... Read more →

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP N.J. --On July 23,2016, at approximately 3:01 pm, the Gloucester Township Police Department were dispatched to Chic-Fil-A, 481 Berlin-Cross Keys Road, for the report of a pedestrian motor vehicle crash involving injuries. Upon officers arrival they discovered that a young adult female had been the victim of a strong armed robbery and was struck by the fleeing vehicle and dragged approximately thirty feet under the vehicle. The victim had extensive injuries to her head, face and body. She was immediately rendered medical attention at the scene and transported to a local hospital for advanced medical care. The Gloucester... Read more →

Reminder for the week: Fishing license required for fishing, crabbing and clamming in Delaware waters DOVER (July 29, 2016) – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between July 18-24 made 2,482 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 258 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Officers responded to 56 complaints and issued 38 citations. This week, with an expanded Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence... Read more →

English: East Jersey State Prison (Photo credit: Wikipedia) WOODBURY N.J. JULY 29, 2016--Dwight I. Qawi Jr., (DOB 1/19?84), of Mays Landing NJ was sentenced Friday (7/29) to 13 years in New Jersey state prison after pleading guilty to a charge of attempted murder of a woman he had a relationship with by punching and kicking her at a Glassboro NJ convenience store on 7/31/15, causing serious head injuries. Separately, Qawi was sentenced to a three-year state prison term for failure to notify police of an address change, which is required under Megan’s law for sex offenders, that sentence to run... Read more →

Pennsylvania Game Commission logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) HARRISBURG, PA - JULY 28, 2016--The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met today in Harrrisburg. Meeting highlights follow. AMENDED DRONE BAN ADOPTED The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners today took action to better protect wildlife from unnecessary disturbances on game lands and other property controlled by the Game Commission. The board voted unanimously to prohibit on Game Commission-controlled property the operation, control, launching or retrieval of drones. The recreational flying of drones rapidly has gained in popularity, and as it has, the number of cases where drones have caused concern for wildlife has... Read more →

Katrina Trinko / @KatrinaTrinko PHILADELPHIA—Young Democrats appear to be part of the coalition championing that dictum from William Faulkner: “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” I expected the youth caucus meeting at the Democratic National Convention, which I attended Wednesday, to focus almost entirely on current liberal concerns such as student loans, jobs, LGBT issues, and climate change. (Given the near absolute lack of mentions of terrorism on the convention’s main stage, I wasn’t so naïve that I expected any talk about the Islamic State terrorists or national security.) But this was no MSNBC event, and far... Read more →

MOODY PARK EWING N.J. July 29, 2016--Flemington beat Brooklawn Post 72, the six-time defending state champions, 7-1, to win the Indians second state title Friday night at Moody Park. Behind six shutout innings from Busher, who worked in and out of trouble masterfully all night with the help of his defense, Flemington held the powerful Brooklawn lineup at bay all night. Flemington now advances to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament, where the Indians will open up play Wednesday at 12:30 against the Pennsylvania champion in the double-loss elimination tournament. read more RELATED : Brooklawn Related articles Brooklawn Lives to Play Another... Read more →

TRENTON -- In the ongoing road funding battle, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee on Friday advanced legislation raising the tax on gasoline sold in New Jersey by 23 cents and offering tax breaks to seniors, veterans and the working poor. But the vote -- 8-4 with one abstention -- could be in vain if Democrats… Read more →

x Comment from resident 11 people sat there and watched these senior citizens pleading for their livelihood and showed little concern. Property values go down and their taxes go up. My mother and father-in-law both live in Blackwood and received enormous tax hikes. They are on fixed incomes and their tax freeze went right back to Gloucester Township taxes. The schools are a disgrace and the performance levels are abysmal. Houses are foreclosing left and right and getting boarded up. Homeowners assessments are outrageous compared to what the houses are worth. What exactly are you doing for the tax payers?... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY N.J. July 29, 2016-- Gloucester City police conducted (42) traffic stops and (240) property/business checks during the past week according to the recent crime report released today. Officers made (12) arrests, investigated (7) motor vehicle crashes, (8) domestic disputes and impounded (1) abandoned vehicle. Officers issued (25) criminal charges and (24) traffic citations. The Detective Bureau is currently investigating (56) open cases. Sixteen new investigations were initiated during this time period and 10 cases were closed. In other matters, July 22nd. (9:55 am)An officer responded to Gloucester Iron and Metal on Stinsman Avenue for a report of criminal... Read more →

Wings, wings, wings, I can't get enough of them. One of my three desert island foods, along with ribs and donuts. I had wings for dinner the other night, and not to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day, which is today. I just love wings - at a restaurant or bar, or at home, done my way,… Read more →

Release Date: July 28, 2016 PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized more than $26,000 from a Greece-bound couple who violated federal currency reporting regulations at Philadelphia International Airport Wednesday. There is no limit to how much currency travelers can import or export; however, federal law requires travelers to report to CBP amounts exceeding $10,000 in U.S. dollars or equivalent foreign currency. During an outbound inspection, the couple reported verbally and in writing that they possessed $17,000. During an inspection, CBP officers discovered multiple envelopes that contained a combined $27,052. CBP officers provided the couple a humanitarian... Read more →

End summer on a high note with a cruise on the Hudson River Sunday, September 25th. Sponsored by Kennedy Health, you’ll take in the New York skyline and iconic landmarks while listening to live jazz during this fun-filled day. Hot and cold buffet served with free glass of champagne. Motorcoach transportation provided, departing at 10 a.m. from Kennedy University Hospital, 18 E. Laurel Rd., in Stratford. Price includes admission to One World Observatory after the cruise. Cost: $165; children 12 and under: $125. Bus driver gratuity included. Call Joanne Esposito at 856/261-3976 to sign up. # # # About Kennedy:... Read more →

Austin Darrow Allen Iverson and Brian Dawkins are on my Mt. Rushmore of Philly Sports Icons. The final two belong to one franchise, the Philadelphia Phillies. Harry Kalas, “Harry the K” Harry Kalas was the voice behind Phillies baseball up until he passed away in 2009. His voice and home-run calls are mocked today by some of us and even used throughout the stadium during games. When you think of the Phillies, Harry Kalas is a name that pops up every time. He is the Phillies. Kalas started his broadcasting days in 1971 when the Vet opened its doors. He... Read more →

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP N.J. --On 07/26/2016 at approximately 1:59 am, the Gloucester Township Police were conducting enhanced patrol operations in Glendora when police communications received a call from a resident that a male was inside of a vehicle attempting to take items. Additional information received was that the male was reportedly wearing a lighter colored hooded sweatshirt with the hood up and white shorts.The male then exited the vehicle and got into a dark colored vehicle and was fleeing from the area. As police units arrived on scene and confirmed that a vehicle burglary had occurred. An additional responding officer located... Read more →

The Senate Budget and Appropriations has released a set of bills that will provide a series of tax cuts for the wealthy as part of the Transportation Trust Fund deal. They will be merging S2412 (Sarlo)/ A10 (Prieto), S2411 (Sarlo) /A11 (Prieto), and A12 (Prieto). These revisions include a 12.5 percent increase in the Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax, a four-cent diesel surcharge and a seven percent tax on non-motor-fuel petroleum products to fund the TTF, which would run out of money on August 10th. Instead of moving forward with the Assembly’s plane to eliminate the sales tax, they will... Read more →

Berkeley Lab study identifies two additional carcinogens not previously reported in e-cigarette vapor. Newswise — While previous studies have found that electronic cigarettes emit toxic compounds, a new study from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has pinpointed the source of these emissions and shown how factors such as the temperature, type, and age of the device play a role in emission levels, information that could be valuable to both manufacturers and regulators seeking to minimize the health impacts of these increasingly popular devices. The study, which was published in Environmental Science & Technology, found that the thermal decomposition of... Read more →

State Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester), left, participating in a panel discussion on state pension funding Other panelists, from left, included former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and former New York Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch. State public-employee pension systems across the country are facing a combined $1 trillion in debt, and many states, including New Jersey, aren't… Read more →

FBI FILES: In February 2009, James T. Hammes was called to his employer’s headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio to answer questions about a possible fraud scheme inside the company. A long-time, respected controller for a family-owned beverage bottling company, Hammes handled all his business division’s vendor accounts and payments. During the interview, conducted by the FBI, Hammes repeatedly denied any knowledge of the fraud. But shortly after he left the company’s headquarters that day for his home in Lexington, Kentucky, the 46-year-old husband and father disappeared without a word. photo provided: The Appalachian Trail runs nearly 2,200 miles from Georgia to... Read more →

The EPA was directed to set standards for radioactive materials under Reorganization Plan No. 3 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Public Meeting: Aug. 16 at 7:00 p.m., Kearny Town Hall (New York, N.Y. – July 27, 2016) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan to clean up contamination at the Standard Chlorine Chemical Company, Inc. Superfund site in Kearny, N.J. The site is part of the N.J. Meadowlands and on the banks of the Hackensack River. Past manufacturing operations by various companies led to extensive contamination of the site with a number of hazardous chemicals including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)... Read more →

Fred Lucas / @FredLucasWH / July 25, 2016 The American Medical Association is sticking by its influential report asserting that unborn babies cannot feel pain at 20 weeks, despite subsequent studies finding otherwise. Three of the report’s five authors had or later would have ties to the abortion industry. The Journal of the American Medical Association defended the report and declined a pro-life research group’s request for a retraction. However, the AMA publication’s top editor recently said the study wasn’t presented as the definitive, final word on the issue of fetal pain. But despite its being 11 years old, mainstream... Read more →

UPDATE, GAME CANCELLED UNTIL 4PM FRIDAY BECAUSE OF RAIN William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet BROOKERS PLAY FOR STATE TITLE TONIGHT—Brooklawn American Legion Post 72 will play Flemington Post 159 for the state championship today, at 6 PM at Moody Park, Ewing, Mercer County. This is the third time in five years the two state baseball powerhouse programs played for the coveted crown, according to NJ.com TALK ON THE STREET—CNBNews received a Tip yesterday about the Brooklawn School District moving their students from Gloucester City high school to another district. The Tip reads, “There's a "rumor" going around that the... Read more →

Terri Shepherd / July 26, 2016 Three years after he was convicted of murder, Kermit Gosnell’s shuttered abortion clinic still stands mere miles from Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center, home to this week’s Democratic National Convention. As Democrats gather in the city to anoint their presidential candidate, film director and citizen journalist David Altrogge is preparing the release of a new film, “3801 Lancaster: American Tragedy.” The award-winning documentary, hailed by media commentators including Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper on CNN, will release on iTunes and Amazon Video on Aug. 2. The documentary tells the true story of Gosnell and Altrogge... Read more →

Delaware River near Worthington State Park (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The next public hearing of the Delaware River Basin Commission will take place on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, and will be held at the Washington Crossing Historic Park Visitor Center, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, Pa. The next business meeting of the Delaware River Basin Commission will take place on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, and will be held at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main Street, Bethlehem, Pa. Both the public hearing and business meeting are open to the public. DRBC Public Hearing: Wednesday, August 10, 2016, 1:30 PM The public... Read more →

On July 27, 2016. Age 67. Of Gloucester City. Loving husband of 38 years to Patty Lastinec (nee Martin). Loving father of Jennifer Selfridge (William). Cherished grandfather of Dillon, Brody, Avery and Brinley. Beloved brother of Eileen Daley (late Edward) and Alice Dwyer; brother-in-law of Herbie Martin (Miyako), Florence Berardi (Jim), Peggy Jablonowski (John) and Joyce Hatton (Mike). John proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and retired from Parker Hannifin in Bordentown. Relatives and friends are invited his viewing on Monday, August 1st, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851... Read more →

Voorhees, NJ – Susan Krum, Au.D, has been named Executive Director of Kennedy Health Alliance and Assistant Vice President for Population Health. In her new role at Kennedy Health Alliance (KHA), Dr. Krum will provide executive leadership for all components of the multi-practice health network, which provides both primary and specialty care services at office locations in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties. Krum will also oversee Kennedy Health’s population health initiatives aimed at improving quality of care and outcomes, while managing costs, for defined groups of patients. Krum joins Kennedy from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ,... Read more →

Local Disaster Cleanup Franchise Goes “All In” at SERVPRO Convention 47th annual event sets another record for attendance Blackwood, NJ (Grassroots Newswire) July 26, 2016 - SERVPRO®, an industry leader in disaster cleanup, restoration and remediation services, welcomed a record-breaking group of more than 2800 franchise owners, key staff and corporate representatives, including Alfred Marinelli and Alfred D. Marinelli of SERVPRO of Blackwood/Gloucester Township, to their 47th Annual SERVPRO® Convention, held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas from June 26-30. The week of workshops, networking and keynote presentations was based on the theme “All In” and was designed to... Read more →

Written by Joanna Gardner The word “gleaning” probably conjures biblical images. But the practice is actually alive and well in New Jersey in the modern day. In particular, an organization called Farmers Against Hunger, a program of the New Jersey Agricultural Society, is making it easy for volunteers to participate in this ancient practice and for farmers to do good with their surplus. Catholic Charities workers pick cucumbers in Pedricktown on their Staff Day of Mercy, July 14. Some of the vegetables went to food pantries, and the rest were distributed by Farmers Against Hunger to agencies that feed the... Read more →